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Name: Madhya Pradesh Welfare Association for the Blind (MPWAB)
Contact Person: Mr. Parag Mendke
Contact Details
Address:
Madhya Pradesh Welfare Association for the Blind
33 B/D, Kila Maidan
Indore, M. P.
Phone: + 91 731 2401242
E-mail: mpwab@dataone.in
mpwab@yahoo.com
mpwab@rediffmail.com
Background
MPWAB first started its operations in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh in the year 1960.
Vision
Organisation visualizes full participation and equal opportunities with dignity to visually impairment of all age group in all spheres of life.
Mission
The organisation is committed for comprehensive rehabilitation of visually challenged persons in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Area of Operation
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State(s)
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District(s)
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Blocks/ Mandals
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Number of villages
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1
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Madhya Pradesh
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Indore, Dewas,
Betul
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Indore, Sanwer,
Deplpur, Tonkkhurd, Betul
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476
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Sectors
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Quality education
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Vocational training in various disciplines for VC youths
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Special school for VC class 1st to 10th
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Community based education program in Sanwer, Depaplur and Indore.
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Low vision services
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Capacity building programs for teachers in handling VCC
Sources of Funding
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Project name
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Source of funding
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Main activities
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Rehabilitation Training center
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M.P. Government and AIF and Ashraya Foundation
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Vocational Training in various disciplines
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2
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Special School for VCC
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M. P. Government and AeA(I)
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Quality Education
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3
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Anubhuti Project
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Aide et Action |
Inclusive Education
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4
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Low Vision Center
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Low Vision and Eye Care Services
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Placement Services
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Placement of VC youths in private and Government sector Job
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Free Supply of Aid and Appliances
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Supply of caliper, wheel chair, Tape recorder etc
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Deaf Blind Project
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Sense International India
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Services to Db children 7andDay care Center
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8
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Disabled Women Training Center
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Organisational
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Training to Disabled Women
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Braille literacy in Indian languages and computer training
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Webel Mediatronics Ltd .and Government of India Ministry of Information Technology
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Training in Braille Literacy and Computer
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10
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Equipment Bank
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AICB, New Delhi
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Supply of Educational equipment for VC
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Other services and guidance counseling
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Organisational
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Bus and railway concession, legal counseling , medical certificates etc.
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Development Thinking and Strategy of the Organisation
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To empower VCCs through education and link them with livelihoods
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To identify and implement new livelihoods options for effective placement of VCC
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To rehabilitate Persons with disabilities physically, socially, and economically to make them self-reliant
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To involve VC people in all spheres of life by advocating for them and providing them equal opportunities in all areas
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